What happens when a couple appear to die together and evidence fails to prove the order of their death?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The judge in the Scarle estate dispute, in which an elderly married couple were found dead in their Essex home, has ruled that there was not enough medical evidence to determine who died first. As such the commorientes rule was invoked and the elder was deemed to have died first.   The couple, who had…

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Britain’s third-richest man involved in planning battle

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Britain’s third-richest man is involved in another planning row with neighbours over plans for a caretaker’s cottage to maintain his £6million New Forest holiday home. He had previously overcome a six-year battle against neighbours, officials and conservationists over his plans, which were rejected five times.   Work eventually started last year but…

Is it time to consider a Pre-Nup?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It was recently announced that “Avengers” actress Elizabeth Olson has become engaged to musician Robbie Arnett. Sources close to the couple have claimed that they have taken their relationship to the next level with Robbie proposing. Both stars however are yet to confirm the happy news.   Often celebrities and other members of the public,…